A Dog's Purpose (2017): cast, story & where to watch
2017 · Film · ★ 7.6
Released in 2017, A Dog's Purpose is a comedy, fantasy, drama and adventure film directed by Lasse Hallström, running about 100 minutes. “Every dog happens for a reason.” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A dog goes on quest to discover his purpose in life over the course of several lifetimes with multiple owners.
Who’s in it. A Dog's Purpose stars Josh Gad as Dogs: Bailey / Buddy / Tino / Ellie (voice), K.J. Apa as Teen Ethan, Britt Robertson as Teen Hannah and Dennis Quaid as Adult Ethan, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.6/10, A Dog's Purpose has been warmly received by audiences. It went on to earn $205M at the box office.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Netflix, Peacock Premium, Netflix Standard with Ads and Peacock Premium Plus and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch A Dog's Purpose page.
If you liked it. Fans of A Dog's Purpose tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch A Dog's Purpose (2017)?
- In US, A Dog's Purpose is available to stream on Netflix, Peacock Premium and Netflix Standard with Ads, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is A Dog's Purpose worth watching?
- A Dog's Purpose holds an audience score of 7.6 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, fantasy, drama and adventure. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in A Dog's Purpose?
- A Dog's Purpose stars Josh Gad, K.J. Apa, Britt Robertson, Dennis Quaid and Peggy Lipton.
- When was A Dog's Purpose released?
- A Dog's Purpose was released in 2017, with a runtime of about 100 minutes.